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By ULY CLINIC

 

Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media 

Diagnostic Criteria

  • Discharge of pus from the ear

  • Perforated tympanic membrane  

Non-Pharmacological Treatment: 

  • Keep ear dry/avoid water into the ear 

  • Aural toilet – ear suctioning under direct vision, removal of debris 

  • Ear wicking regularly, with a dry cotton wick at home  

Pharmacological Treatment  

  • Ciprofloxacin ear drops, three drops12 hourly for 14 days     

AND 

  • Ciprofloxacin (PO). Adults: 500mg 12 hourly for 10 days and Children: 10– 20mg/kg 12 hourly for 10    days    

OR

  • Cefaclor (PO). Adults: 250mg 8 hourly for 10 days and Children 1–5 years: 125mg 8 hourly for 10 days  

 

Note: Treatment of shorter than 10 days will result into treatment failure

Updated on, 31.10.2020

References

1. STG 

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